Child Care

A licensed child care facility that provides care and supervision for up to 35 children between the ages of six weeks and until the day they start kindergarten. Child Care Subsidy accepted. 

Able to accommodate children with delays and differing needs. Please contact for further information.

Opportunity available for parents and guardians to volunteer. 

Philosophy

• Recognizes that each child has the right to develop to the fullest of their physical, emotional, social and cognitive potential.
• Provides an environment that is emotionally nurturing and allows children to move freely, to explore and to engage in activities that are age-appropriate and cognitively challenging.
• Aims to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that encourages a sense of belonging.
• Dedicated to providing a stimulating, positive, and caring environment for children through daily routines and activities.
• Parents may share concerns and ask any questions about the care of their child.

Programs and Activities

• Program based on the Reggio Emilia approach to education with the following principles:  
  • Children must have some control over the direction of their learning. 
  • Children must be able to learn through experiences of touching, moving, listening, and observing. 
  • Children have a relationship with other children and with material items in the world that children must be allowed to explore. 
  • Children must have endless ways and opportunities to express themselves.
• Focus areas include: 
  • Development of language, math, science, social studies, creative art, and motor skills. 

Nutrition

• Children’s food is prepared at the Centre according to guidelines provided by The Ministry of Education.
• Menus are based on the Canada Food Guide – planned to provide a nutritionally balanced diet for the children.
• Menus are posted every Monday on the Parent’s Lounge-Bulletin Board, in each room and on the HiMama app.
• Limited juice is given to the children
• Care is taken to use as little sugar and preservatives as possible and to include a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, legumes, cheese and egg dishes.
• Centre will not be able to accommodate any personal or religious food preferences – parents are responsible for reviewing the weekly meal plan and providing alternate meals.